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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1939

Page

4

Ships at center of hot sea chase tale fans fears

New York December 21 survivors were questioned about immigration status after the sinkings of German liners Colnmbus and others. Officials examined survivors at Ellis Island with two days of inquiries planned. Federal agents weighed if any crew members were members of banned German services as officials confer with consular and Lloyd officials.

New York Bilis Island Byron H. UK Federal Bureau of Bervier Fénsulate Lloyd Tine Columbus Ehust Wilhelm Dachne Ellis Island United States Hletly Exutt

Reading of Uie death by own action aboard Admiral Graf Spee

Survivors from the pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee recounts of the scuttling off Matt Video last Sunday. Captain Dacine and crew describe boats launched, the call to scuttle, and hardships awaiting rescue as they awaited examination and shelter on Ellis Island.

Cspt Hans Langsdorf Graf Spee Matt Elis Island Lampe Alpas Uwe Magn Che Caplain Tusentensa Comdel Ste Dante Tercaloosi

Arctic Winter Halted Tanks Face Freezing North

Report of World War II era Arctic battle disruption describes 200 Russian tanks stalling in Dorittert area due to extreme cold. Details note damage, wounded soldiers, and delays while Allied volunteers shift to aid and shelter, with General Ernst Linger Jr leading counter efforts.

Copenhagen Lys Bovis Russis Anc Norweghin Gisrlers Ernst Linger, Jr

Japan Signals River Trade Move Amid Asia Policy Hopes

Washington reports Japan may reopen the Yangtze to commercial traffic as a potential step in Asia policy. Officials await word on any burdens or restrictions before formalizing promises to prevent friction with China and the United States.

Washington Japan Watyize Jana

King Assails Shots at Fishing Crews

A London based report notes tensions between British fishing crews and authorities. A German tagging incident and mention of Sir Aghn Marston of the Belts federation appear in a fragmented agricultural and fisheries day summary.

King London Aghn Marston Belts ‘Athars Federation

Attacker of Spee Arrives at Base

British embassy condoned to fire at the cruiser Acceler, Dominated in December 12 were the German merchant Ad Seners Guatemala, bid arrived exactly at Park Slaniey. Bellis base in the Falkland Islands.

Spee Menos Atres Nev Fey Axeler Ab Park Slaniey Bellis Falkland

Coast Guards Seize Armando After British Attack

Coast Guards aboard the German freighter Armndo watched as it sailed from a British warship after a federal violation. The British cruiser Grioy fired across Armanco bow and hovered offshore. The Hamburg American line ships faced tax issues and asset seizures as authorities pursued delivery and salvage actions. Classified notices advertise bargains in appliances and other goods.

ORION Port Everglades Moria Fort Lauderdale Fla. Dee Cosa Texag Arinco Philip Isd Grioy Aranco Waelselon Agassist iMim Houston Imperial Bugar Sumatra South Amazina Philippioca Galveston Sugar Company Mexico Taxb Cmurstoy Cormany Witt Macrchantman

Largest Dancing Doll in the World at Joske's Windows Again

A pageant of moving dolls returns to Joske's windows this Friday and Saturday featuring Dorella the life-size dancing doll. Master of Ceremonies will lead the show with colorful performances and a popular display of dolls from Toyland.

Joske Metausta Toyland Dorella Beenure Log Laibinig Derelia Tryland

Plane parking lot idea pays at Bedford

A fragmented item describes plans to build a plane parking facility near a highway in Bedford. The garbled text names Paolini and a gasoline stay, mentioning Dixie Highway and opponents, with a digressive note about Gale Page.

Bedford Ind Argold Paolini Dixie Wehway Dentdad Puotini

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